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Public issue television is a major contribution to understanding the relationship between television, politics and society. By tracing the history of the high-profile series World in Action across four decades it charts the interwoven processes of media practice and social change in a manner unrivalled in its depth and detail.

Table of Contents

World in Action: Some key names
1. Introduction
2. Origins: Technology, innovation and social purpose
Interlude: The World Tomorrow
3. 1967-75: The classic period
4. 1975-88: The Fitzwalter years
5. 1988-98: Current affairs as commodity
6. Organisation and culture of production
7. Documentary journalism and television form
8. Regulation: policy and conflict
9. Conclusion: television in action
World in Action editions: an index

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719062568, 978-0719062568
      ISBN10: 071906256X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Public issue television is a major contribution to understanding the relationship between television, politics and society. By tracing the history of the high-profile series World in Action across four decades it charts the interwoven processes of media practice and social change in a manner unrivalled in its depth and detail.

      Table of Contents

      World in Action: Some key names
      1. Introduction
      2. Origins: Technology, innovation and social purpose
      Interlude: The World Tomorrow
      3. 1967-75: The classic period
      4. 1975-88: The Fitzwalter years
      5. 1988-98: Current affairs as commodity
      6. Organisation and culture of production
      7. Documentary journalism and television form
      8. Regulation: policy and conflict
      9. Conclusion: television in action
      World in Action editions: an index

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